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R913 PEL

2009 Mazda Bongo

Orange Diesel 4cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

205,313 mi
Last recorded205,313 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 PEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 205,313 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 205,312 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 203,237 miles

Nearside headlight glass slightly cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strong advise offside rear chassis section by rear shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 203,236 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover off (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlight glass slightly cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strong advise offside rear chassis section by rear shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 198,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 198,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 190,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 178,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 178,777 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 166,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 165,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 144,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 144,258 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 119,918 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 119,847 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 96,687 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 96,678 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,874 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 82,874 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 64,307 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 64,307 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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R913 PEL is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Orange with a 4cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2009 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 130,773 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R913 PEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 17 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R913 PEL is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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